About the Puerto Rican Spindalis
The Puerto Rican spindalis is a bird endemic to the island of Puerto Rico, where it is commonly known as reina mora or cigua puertorriqueña. The species is widely distributed throughout the island and is an important part of the Puerto Rican ecosystem because of its help in seed dispersal and plant reproduction.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Greater Antillean Tanagers (Phaenicophilidae) |
| Species | Spindalis portoricensis |
| Species Codes | purspi, PRSP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Spindalis belong to?
The Puerto Rican Spindalis (Spindalis portoricensis) belongs to the Greater Antillean Tanagers family (Phaenicophilidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Spindalis?
The Puerto Rican spindalis is a bird endemic to the island of Puerto Rico, where it is commonly known as reina mora or cigua puertorriqueña. The species is widely distributed throughout the island and is an important part of the Puerto Rican ecosystem because of its help in seed dispersal and plant ...
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Spindalis sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Spindalis on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purspi, or on iNaturalist.
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